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Macao non-resident workers who have been to the mainland in the 14 days prior to their intended arrival in Macao, will only be permitted to enter Macao once they have completed a 14-day period of medical observation in certain places in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, and have obtained a certificate – issued by Zhuhai health authorities – confirming they are not infected by COVID-19.
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The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) is paying close attention to suspension – by certain overseas countries and places – of particular flights to and from Macao.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 2,569 building units and parking spaces were purchased and sold in the fourth quarter of 2019 as per Stamp Duty record, and the total value of transactions was MOP14.15 billion, down by 14.7% and 19.1% respectively quarter-to-quarter.
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The Health Bureau announces that, with a view to ensuring public safety and reducing the flow of people, the arrangements for public health services from 17^th February (Monday), when operation resumes, are as follows:
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In view of the impact of the novel coronavirus, the activities of cultural associations have been cancelled. In the Subsidy Programme “Financial Support for Local Association Activities/ Cultural Projects Programme”, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) provides a mechanism for exemption from force majeure. For activities or projects that have been subsidized by IC, the associations may indicate the activities that have been cancelled due to the epidemic when submitting the report and submit a copy of supporting document for incurred expenses. After review, the incurred expenses will be reimbursed with the awarded amount of subsidies according to the original subsidy procedure. The associations can submit an application for changes or reports on the related activities by email, without applying in person.
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The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will resume basic services on 17 February. In coordination with the Macao SAR Government’s disease prevention works, facilities borrowing services (including six representative offices on Mainland being partially available with only telephone enquiry provided), application for joining the Enterprise Marketing Seminar Incentive Programme, mainland commercial and legal consultation services will continue to be suspended until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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From 17th February, the Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) will resume basic services to the public at its temporary office at Tap Seac. However, residents are still advised to cooperate with the appeal of the SAR Government and try to stay at home and choose to handle their social security services by electronic means. If residents need to visit the FSS office in person, please make an appointment in advance using their “Conta Única de Acesso Comum” accounts. The FSS also further extends the deadline for payment of contributions for the fourth quarter of 2019, employment fee for non-resident workers, and the contributions of casual workers for December 2019 and January 2020 to 16th March, allowing employers more time to handle the related services.
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In compliance with the Macao SAR Government’s latest measures regarding the novel coronavirus epidemic prevention, the Higher Education Bureau (Address: 7^th Fl., Long Cheng Building, No. 614A-640, Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macao) will provide basic services for the public from 17 to 21 February 2020. The Centre of Higher Education Students (Address: Flat B, R/C, No. 68-B, Edf. Va Cheong, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macao) will remain closed until further notice. For any enquiries, please contact us at 2834-5403 or at info@dses.gov.mo.
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As the prevention and control work of the novel coronavirus has reached the critical moment, in order to protect the health of the public and implement the preventive measures of the SAR Government such as avoid going out or assemble, local temples dedicated to Kun Iam cancelled the event, opening of Kun Iam Treasury, originally scheduled to be held at the night of 18 February and 19 February, hoping to reduce the risk of an outbreak of novel coronavirus in the community and to work together for epidemic prevention and ensure the health and safety of the public.
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